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Bonnie and Marc Work Together to Design a Wheelchair Lap Tray
Bonnie lives in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba with her husband and cat. She’s very active and has a small business doing web design. “We’re hoping…
How We Made It: A Look at the Development of the Light Proximity Switch
When a device goes into our assistive device library, it’s the culmination of a process that spans from coming up with an idea to designing…
Maker Spotlight: Imtiaz Jadavji
“It’s easier to get into than I had first thought. So I thought, ‘Oh, there’s a steep learning curve, there’s a lot of things I…
Brenda Finds a Way to Continue Her Art with Assistive Technology
Brenda is a prolific author based in Calgary, Alberta, writing “cozy mysteries with a little touch of magic in them”. While her passion is writing,…
Assistive Devices Help Michelle Gain More Independence in Daily Life.
Michelle enjoys painting — it’s a big part of her life. But multiple sclerosis can make it tough for her to do it by herself.…